"On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the Middle Gobi, an area often bypassed by travellers heading to the better-known sights of the desert's southern region. The trip offers a glimpse into local life in a wild landscape. A tour of the capital Ulaanbaatar is also included, during which you can visit projects working to improve life in the community."
"Opened in January, Amba Yaalu, on a mango plantation on the banks of the Kandalama Reservoir, is Sri Lanka's first hotel fully managed and staffed by women. In a country where less than 10% of the country's workforce is female, the aim is to promote equality and provide employment for women many of whom leave the island in search of opportunities in the Gulf states."
"Part of the eco-friendly hotel chain the Thema Collection, the idea for Amba Yaalu came from its founder, Chandra Wickramasinghe, who was inspired by his mother raising eight children while working as a nurse. A selection of immersive experiences are on offer, from cooking classes to village visits, allowing guests to delve into local life and culture. Rooms from $120 (89) B&B, themacollection.com"
Eternal Landscapes runs individual and small-group trips to Mongolia focused on supporting local communities. The five-day Erdenedalai Explorer includes homestays with a herding family in the Middle Gobi steppes, a Ulaanbaatar tour visiting community-improvement projects, and visits to towns overlooked by mainstream tourism. Eternal Landscapes employs only female trip assistants and is a member of The Conscious Travel Foundation. Pricing starts at $1,045 per person in a group of six, with solo and two-person alternatives, including meals and transfers outside the capital. In Sri Lanka, Amba Yaalu is the first hotel fully managed and staffed by women, offering immersive experiences and rooms from $120.
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